Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

The musician gave a dismal performance of a few old melodies at last night's concert.

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SSC CGL 2023 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On: 26 Jul 2023 Shift 2)

Answer 1

The correct answer is: lively.

Key Points

The word "dismal" means something that is depressing, gloomy, or without hope. (उदास)
- Example: The constant rain and dark clouds made for a dismal day.
"Lively" refers to something full of life and energy; it is the opposite of being dull or depressing. (जीवंत)
- Example: The lively music at the festival lifted everyone's spirits.
Hence, we can infer that the opposite of "dismal" is "lively".

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 4.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

Smart (चतुर): Being intelligent or quick-witted.
- Example: She always provides smart solutions to complex problems.
Melancholy (विषादपूर्ण): A feeling of deep sadness or sorrow.
- Example: There was a melancholy tone in his voice after he read the news.
Exhausting (थकाऊ): Extremely tiring and draining.
- Example: The exhausting hike up the mountain left us all in need of rest.